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07-08-2008, 11:57 PM
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it's just a car...
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Real Name: Gary Violette
Location: Clarksville TN USA
Hybrids: TCH Mag Grey, Custom, Non-NAV
Posts: 221
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official fuel refill door/button operation thread
I know this topic has been touched on previously, but it deserves its own thread. Fact: My Japan-built TCH's fuel filler door does NOT open when the vehicle is in motion and the button on the dash is pushed. Do the USA-built models operate differently?
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07-09-2008, 05:02 AM
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Real Name: Wayne
Location: Woodstock, Georgia
Hybrids: 2008 TCH, Mag Grey, Non-Nav, "Grey Ghost"
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
Yes, my US built TCH will allow the fuel door to open when the vehicle is in motion. I "tested" this right after I purchased my TCH while I was trying to find the ECO button for the A/C. The fuel door opened and my Multi-Function Display said Fuel Door Open until I could pull over and close it...
The lack of an interlock for the fuel door, on domestic models anyway, and the illogical location of the ECO button are two issues Toyota needs to address...
Wayne
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Magnetic Grey, XM Radio, Body Side Moldings, Splash Guards, Formula 1 Pinnacle 35 Ceramic Window Tint, PadsPlus Neoprene Rubber Insert Set, Putco Chrome Door Handles and Trunk Trim, Michelin Primacy P215/60R16 95H Tires, SE Rear Spoiler
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07-09-2008, 05:11 AM
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Real Name: Larry
Location: New Jersey
Hybrids: non-NAV '08 "The Gray Lady"
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
Hypermilers use this little trick all the time to increase their mileage.
When there is a tail wind, they open the fuel door and the air flow catches it and propels the car forward.
If there is a really strong tailwind, some will pop the trunk open and sail down the highway.
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07-09-2008, 06:00 AM
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Real Name: John
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Hybrids: Toyota Camry Hybrid
Posts: 102
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
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07-09-2008, 06:12 AM
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Real Name: Don
Hybrids: Camry 2008
Posts: 33
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
umm....he was joking.
2008 TCH
Non-Nav (all other options)
Georgetown Build
Michelin Tires
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07-09-2008, 06:14 AM
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Real Name: John
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Hybrids: Toyota Camry Hybrid
Posts: 102
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
Quote:
Originally Posted by dkaiser
umm....he was joking.
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man, I really hope he was....but I wouldn't be surprised to hear someone doing something that stupid. 
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07-09-2008, 07:05 AM
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Real Name: Dan
Location: Asheville, NC
Hybrids: '08 Camry Hybrid
Posts: 209
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
ok that was funny.
http://test5477.blogspot.com
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07-09-2008, 07:15 AM
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Real Name: Larry
Location: New Jersey
Hybrids: non-NAV '08 "The Gray Lady"
Posts: 1,453
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
LOL Yes, guilty as charged...I was joking.
Click my mileage link and see my stats, hover over each [more] to see some of the other things I've tried to improve my mileage (again, just kidding)
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07-09-2008, 11:09 AM
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Along for the ride.....
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Location: York, Maine
Hybrids: Toyota Camry Hybrid
Posts: 113
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
I think I need to rig a spinnaker through the sunroof
2007 Camry Hybrid - Titanium Metallic - sunroof, heated mirrors, mud flaps, body side molding, and, of course, a Red Sox license plate frame.
2004 Honda Pilot EX- Midnight Blue (another great car!) http://www.piloteers.org/
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07-09-2008, 11:14 AM
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Real Name: Don
Hybrids: Camry 2008
Posts: 33
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Re: official fuel refill door/button operation thread
I tried that...it works pretty well but tacking on the freeway is a problem.
2008 TCH
Non-Nav (all other options)
Georgetown Build
Michelin Tires
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